The Hahndorf Youth Band is a product of the brass training and development program currently administered by the organization, and has been in place in various forms since the early 1960’s. Several of the Band’s current senior players are a product of the Hahndorf Youth Band program.

The Youth Band is currently trained and directed by the Band’s Education Coordinator and Musical Director Mr Philip Paine, and is available to play for community events and functions.

The Youth Band always welcomes and encourages new students, and all enquiries should be directed to the Youth Band Administrator, Kathy Francis on (08) 83887280.

Youth Band News!

Members Receive Awards

At the Hahndorf Town Band’s 2009 awards night held in December, all youth band members and learners were presented with participation awards for their efforts during the year. Special mention was given to Reece Kramm for 100% attendance to rehearsals during the year, and to Jonathan Clayton for being awarded the “Anthony Havreluk Encouragement Award”.

Hahndorf Town Band Patron Mrs Aileen Woolford congratulates young Jonathan Clayton for his encouragement award. Jonathan is the youth band’s tenor horn player!

Children Delight Aged Residents

The residents of St Paul’s Lutheran Homes were delighted to be entertained by members of the Hahndorf Youth Band at its 2009 traditional Christmas Concert.